From $89 per vehicle — a private ride to or from Port of Miami and the Plymouth South Beach Hotel takes about 10 to 30 minutes by black SUV or climate-controlled van, at a flat rate. A bilingual driver meets your group curbside at the cruise terminal, handles the luggage, and drives door-to-door to your Art Deco hotel on 21st Street in South Beach.
The fare is flat per vehicle, set the moment you book, and the size of your party picks the tier:
The simplest way is a private vehicle reserved in advance, with curbside pickup at your exact cruise terminal. After you clear the gangway, your driver is already waiting where you step out, name sign in hand if you ask for one on WhatsApp. Your group loads straight into a black SUV for up to five, or a van for six to nine or ten to fourteen, with plenty of room for cruise luggage. From the terminal the route crosses the MacArthur Causeway into Miami Beach and drops you at the hotel door on 21st Street. There is no taxi line to join, no app to refresh, and no second stop for other travelers. To set it up, message us with your ship, arrival date, party size, and any pickup notes, and the pickup is confirmed before you ever sail.
Send your ship name, docking date, party size, and the Plymouth as your destination by WhatsApp or through the website. We confirm the vehicle tier and lock the fare in writing. Ask for a name sign at the same time, and your driver greets you with it right as you exit the terminal.
The drive runs roughly 23 minutes off-peak and stretches toward 30 in heavy traffic. The route leaves the port and crosses the MacArthur Causeway directly into Miami Beach, a short hop with no highway detours. The biggest variable is disembark-day congestion: when three or more ships unload in the same window, terminal exits and the causeway slow noticeably, adding a few minutes to the morning crawl. Afternoons and evenings generally clear up and run near the low end. Because we track your ship’s arrival, your driver times the pickup to your actual gangway release rather than a fixed appointment, so you are not paying for idle time while customs holds the line. The distance varies a little by which terminal you sail from, but the journey stays short in every case — this is one of the nearest hotel drives from the port.
Yes. On busy debark mornings the causeway and terminal ramps back up, nudging the ride toward the 30-minute end. Quieter dates and later pickups land closer to 10 minutes. Your driver routes around the worst of it where possible, and ship-arrival tracking keeps the pickup matched to when you actually walk off.
The Plymouth is a restored 1940 Art Deco landmark at 336 21st Street, a short block from the sand at the quieter north end of South Beach. The lobby keeps its original streamline detailing, and the property pairs a palm-shaded pool courtyard with an on-site restaurant and bar. Collins Avenue dining, Lincoln Road’s pedestrian shopping promenade, and the boardwalk are all within a simple walk, putting you in the heart of the Miami Beach Architectural District without the crush of the busiest blocks. You can preview the property on the Plymouth South Beach official site and browse layouts among its rooms and suites before you sail. We drop you right at the entrance, so the first thing you do after the ship is check in, not chase a taxi.
The beach is barely a block east, and the South Beach boardwalk runs right past it for morning walks. South of the hotel you reach Lincoln Road’s open-air shops and cafes, Ocean Drive’s pastel Deco facades, and the Bass and Wolfsonian museums. The 21st Street location keeps you near the action while sitting on a calmer stretch of Miami Beach.
Tolls, SunPass, and fuel are all built into the fare, so nothing is added at the end of the journey. Your booking covers a private vehicle reserved for your party, a bilingual driver, curbside meet-and-greet at the cruise terminal, and onboard WiFi through a mobile hotspot for the ride. The driver loads and unloads your bags at both ends. Charges that may apply on top of the fare are limited: a late-night surcharge for trips outside daytime hours. Everything quoted at booking is what you pay otherwise.
Pets are not accepted; certified service animals are welcome with advance notice. This keeps the ride comfortable for your group and the next passengers alike.
Your driver waits curbside right at your terminal’s exit, where passengers come out after customs. Request a name sign on WhatsApp in advance and the driver holds it up so you spot them immediately. If the crowd is heavy, a swift message connects you directly, and the driver guides you the last few steps to the vehicle.
Yes — disembark-day pickups are the core of this service. Share your ship and debark date when booking, and the driver is scheduled to your morning. Ship-arrival tracking keeps the pickup matched to when you actually clear the terminal, even if the line moves slowly, so you walk off and ride out the same morning.
Public bus routes from the port region mean dragging cruise luggage to a stop, waiting on a schedule, and likely transferring before you reach 21st Street. A private transfer replaces all of that with one door-to-door ride: terminal curbside to the Plymouth’s entrance in about 10 to 30 minutes, bags handled for you. After a long voyage, it is the difference between a organized hand-off and a multi-leg trek with everything you packed.
A more coordinated, premium service — flat fare, named driver, cruise-terminal pickup — at a significantly lower total cost than Uber Black or Lyft Lux.
| Feature | Us | Uber | Lyft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Flat rate locked at booking | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak | Surges 1.5×–4× at peak |
| Vehicle | Black SUV reserved for your group | Driver’s own car | Driver’s own car |
| Cruise terminal meet-and-greet | Driver waits at the terminal with your name | Curbside only after you book | Curbside only after you book |
| Ship arrival tracking | Yes — free re-timing if your ship docks late | No — you re-book if delayed | No — you re-book if delayed |
One booking, one coordinated pickup, significantly lower cost than an Uber Black or Lyft Lux surge.
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Reserve your private transfer before you sail and step off the ship straight into a waiting vehicle. Send us your ship, arrival date, party size, and the Plymouth as your destination, and we will confirm your tier and fare in writing. Message any time with questions about timing, or a round journey.
Email: [email protected] | Phone/WhatsApp: +1 (786) 682-8748The Plymouth South Beach Hotel in Miami Beach is 6.9 miles from the Port of Miami by road, about 23 minutes without heavy traffic via MacArthur Causeway and Alton Road (SR 907). The fare is per vehicle: $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. Pickup is at your cruise terminal curb at PortMiami.
| Road distance | 6.9 miles |
|---|---|
| Black SUV, 1-5 | $89 |
| Drop-off address | 336 21st St, Miami Beach |
| Drive time | 23 minutes |
| Van, 6-9 | $140 |
| Main roads | MacArthur Causeway, Alton Road (SR 907) |
| Van XL, 10-14 | $200 |
| Back from The Plymouth South Beach Hotel | $89 / $140 / $200 |
The return covers the same 6.9 miles: pickup at the main entrance of the hotel (336 21st St), drop-off at your cruise terminal at PortMiami after about 23 minutes. From The Plymouth South Beach Hotel the Black SUV costs $89, the Van $140 and the Van XL $200. Open the booking box with the points swapped and choose the date and time. Book the return
The Plymouth South Beach Hotel is 6.9 miles by road from the Port of Miami. In light traffic the drive takes about 23 minutes via MacArthur Causeway and Alton Road (SR 907); rush hour can add time, but it is a fixed fare, no traffic or surge charges: $89 for the Black SUV.
Book the time you expect to walk out of the terminal with your bags, not the docking time. The waiting rules for slow disembarkation days are on the FAQ page linked below. The drive to The Plymouth South Beach Hotel then takes about 23 minutes.
At the curb outside your own cruise terminal (the terminals are listed below). Before the pickup you get the driver’s name, car and plate; when you are outside with your bags, message us and the car pulls up for the ride to The Plymouth South Beach Hotel.
The Black SUV holds up to 5 passengers, with passengers plus big suitcases up to 10; on this route it costs $89. Six to nine travelers with their cases take the Van ($140), ten to fourteen the Van XL ($200). All three go door to door to The Plymouth South Beach Hotel.
On sailing day the ride from The Plymouth South Beach Hotel to your terminal is $89 for the Black SUV, $140 for the Van and $200 for the Van XL. The 6.9 miles take about 23 minutes in light traffic, so leave early enough for boarding.
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Viajando con los chicos, buena relación precio-calidad. incluso con tráfico la ruta tuvo sentido. Lo guardamos para la próxima.
First trip together to Miami, we already booked the next trip with them. no waving down anyone, the car was where they said. No notes.
Nothing to complain about, nothing at all.
En viaje de pareja, el viaje fue silencioso y cómodo. nos confirmaron por mensaje la noche anterior. Todo bien en general.
Depois de um dia longo de viagem, éramos só nós doiis e fácil continuar usando, não tem motivo pra trocar. o porta-malas levou quatro malas grandes mais as de mão. Pareceu uma viagem normal, sem caos